§ 34-221. Construction plans required.

(a)

Preparation. The subdivider, shall confer with the appropriate agencies to determine the standards and specifications which will govern the proposed improvements. The subdivider shall submit complete construction plans prepared by an engineer and/or professional surveyor and mapper, as the case may be, licensed in the state, for the entire development of the area for which application to plat has been submitted, together with the complete and accurate contour map using U.S.C. and G.S. datum, to the appropriate agencies for their review and approval. The construction plans shall include the complete design of required sanitary sewer system, water supply system, storm drainage system and the street system for the entire area to be subdivided. Due consideration shall be given to the problems that may be created by the subdivision of adjacent lands, especially as pertains to drainage in order that conformance with the overall drainage plan will be obtained. The subdivider shall do no construction work until his completed construction plans have been approved by the appropriate agencies. Reasonable time must be allotted for the proper study of the plans submitted.

(b)

Construction of improvements; employing engineer. After approved construction plans have been filed and approved, the subdivider may construct the required improvements, subject to obtaining the required permits from the appropriate agencies.

(c)

Notification. On plats, the director of the department of public works, and if sewerage and water systems are involved, the director of the department of public health, shall be notified in advance of the date that such construction shall be commenced. Construction shall be performed under the supervision of the appropriate agencies and shall at all times be subject to inspection by these agencies. However, this in no way shall relieve the subdivider of close field supervision and final compliance with the approved plans and specifications.

(d)

Employment of registered engineer; progress reports. Where deemed necessary, in accordance with the city's and county's manual of public works construction, the appropriate agencies may require the subdivider to employ a registered engineer for complete supervision of the construction or installation of the improvements involved, and may require progress reports and final certificate of the construction or installation from such engineer. The appropriate agencies shall establish detailed regulations governing the inspections to be furnished by the developer or his engineer and may refuse to accept work which has been done without proper inspection. No construction work shall be undertaken prior to obtaining the required permits.

(e)

Acceptance of improvements. When construction is complete in accordance with the approved plan and specifications and complies with the provisions of these regulations, the subdivider shall obtain written final approval and acceptance from the appropriate agencies.

(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(7-130), 4-7-2010)